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Select all the choices that have a formation enthalpy of zero.

A. Oxygen gas, O2(g)

B. Nitrogen gas, N2(g)

C. Atomic chlorine, Cl(g)

D. Magnesium metal, Mg(s)

E. Carbon monoxide, CO(g)

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standard enthalpy of formation:

The standard enthalpy of formation of a compound is the change of enthalpy during the formation of 1 mole of the substance from its constituent elements, with all substances in their standard states.

According to the definition, all elements in their standard states have a standard enthalpy of formation of zero, as there is no change involved in their formation.

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From the given option the elements are as follows:

A. Oxygen gas, O2(g)

B. Nitrogen gas, N2(g)

D. Magnesium metal, Mg(s)

Note: the standard state of chlorine is Cl2.

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